JUST IN: China Warns US, Philippines and Japan Against “Playing with Fire” Over Strengthening Security Ties

According to a report by Newsweek on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026, China has issued a stern warning to the United States, the Philippines, and Japan, cautioning them against “playing with fire” as the three countries deepen their security cooperation and launch large-scale joint military exercises in the region.

The sharp rebuke from Beijing came on April 20, 2026, shortly after thousands of troops from the US, Philippines, and Japan began the annual Balikatan 2026 exercises described as the largest ever iteration of the drills.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters in Beijing that such military collaboration risks undermining regional trust, sowing division, and could ultimately backfire on the countries involved..Read The Complete; Full Original Here.>>>